But an MRI revealed an aggressive form of cancer called pontine giloma, and his JustGiving page, set up by family friend Biffy Lynch, lists its survival time as nine months from diagnosis.

Biffy, who set up the page to raise money to allow Daniel's family to stay with him while he's treated at a hospital 200 miles from the family home, said: "Daniel is the most amazing 5 year old 'young man' you could ever wish to meet.

"Full of life, mischievous, polite, intelligent, innocent, and above all, loving. He is adored and cherished by his mum Steph, his dad Robbie, his brother Jack, and Steph's partner, Ady.

"Daniel has such an adorable character that he really fits the phrase 'once met, never forgotten'."

More than £15,000 has been raised so far, surpassing the target of £6,000.